This Hop Scotch isn't child's play – it's a two-day high-end beer, premium scotch, and exclusive tequila tasting in the center of the universe – Fremont! Happening in early May, this blog will help the seasoned veterans and the newbies experience the Hop Scotch Spring Beer, Scotch and Tequila Festival to its absolute fullest.

Hops Take Center Stage at Hop Scotch – My Top Picks

So by now, I’m sure you’ve heard all the buzz aboutour Washington whiskey flight, but what’s really at the center of Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Festival? The beer! From old favorites to new microbrews, IPAs to Stouts, this hopped up beverage takes center stage in the center room of Fremont Studios March 30 & 31.

We have a FANtastic line up of beers on tap this year and since there are too many to list out individually, I thought I would tell you the beers that I am most excited to swirl around in my Northwest Cadillac Dealers tasting glass this year. Here are my top beer picks:

Black Diamond, Peak XV Porter – What I love about porters is that they are basically desert in a glass. Peak XV uses whole vanilla beans and locally sourced cocoa nibs to satisfy any beer lovers sweet tooth. Yummm!

Deschutes Brewery, Hop Henge Experimental IPA – I’m always a sucker for an extra hoppy IPA. With an IBU of 95 and 9% ABV this IPA is a hophead’s dream. Can’t wait to get my hands on this one!

Hilliards Beer, Cast Iron Stout – Hilliards Beer is a Hop Scotch newbie and brewed locally in Ballard! A stout can be like a meal of it’s own, but according Hilliards, “you won’t need a fork to drink” this beer.

New Belgium, Dig – How can you resist descriptors like, “bursts of passion fruit, mango and peach” or “a fresh Spring zing with incredible lemon aroma”. Dig sounds like the perfect refreshing brew to cheers to spring!

Looks like I’ve got a lot of tasting to do this year, maybe a little pre-event tasting? To check out the full beer line up, go to hopscotchtasting.com/breweries.